Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a psychologist with a special interest in hypnotherapy to join our multi-disciplinary team in GI Physiology, working 1 day per week. You will work closely with other psychologists, consultant gastroenterologists and clinical nurse specialists to provide bespoke treatment for patients with functional gut disorders.
Main duties of the job
You will provide expert support and advice, delivering hypnotherapy sessions and work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure we are providing the best care for our patient cohort.
The GI Physiology Unit is situated on the lower ground floor of the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, at UCLH and forms part of the Gastroenterology Service. The Unit undertakes tests and treatments for patients with upper and lower gut symptoms. We are a multidisciplinary team, consisting of consultant gastroenterologists, psychologists, specialist nurses, research fellows, health care assistants and physiologists.
We currently operate Monday - Friday.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BA Hons or BSc Hons in Clinical Psychology recognised by the BPS and HCPC
- oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council registration as Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- oWorking towards further post graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Multi-professional healthcare team working
- Working with people with physical health problems
- Working within a multi-cultural framework
- Contribution to initiatives to improve patient experiences
- Supervision of healthcare providers other than psychologists
- Formal teaching and training to healthcare providers other than psychologists
Desirable
- Supervision of psychologists
Skills
Essential
- The ability to apply psychological approaches to medical populations
- Experience of dictating clinical letters/reports
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Ability to detect potential conflict and propose early resolutions
- Ability to work within the framework of policies and procedures of a large organisation while also taking personal responsibility for services and innovation
People Development
Essential
- Ability to teach and train, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of Equality, diversity and inclusion within clinical practice and department.
Communication
Essential
- oExperience with communicating with and managing angry and frustrated patients
- oExperience with communicating confidently offering a psychological perspective to a large multi-disciplinary team
- oEvidence of the ability to recognise the need for and seek appropriate advice
- oProven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of professionals
- oProven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of professionals
Personal
Essential
- Ability to maintain sustained and high levels of physical, mental and emotional effort in terms of concentration, meeting deadlines, coping with unpredictable work patterns or interruptions and clinical or other demands.
- Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues in Multi-disciplinary settings.
- Ability to organise own work within competing demands.
- Ability to work well with vulnerable populations.
- Ability to respond to changing service needs with flexibility and Innovation.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BA Hons or BSc Hons in Clinical Psychology recognised by the BPS and HCPC
- oCurrent Health and Care Professions Council registration as Clinical Psychologist
Desirable
- oWorking towards further post graduate qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Multi-professional healthcare team working
- Working with people with physical health problems
- Working within a multi-cultural framework
- Contribution to initiatives to improve patient experiences
- Supervision of healthcare providers other than psychologists
- Formal teaching and training to healthcare providers other than psychologists
Desirable
- Supervision of psychologists
Skills
Essential
- The ability to apply psychological approaches to medical populations
- Experience of dictating clinical letters/reports
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Ability to detect potential conflict and propose early resolutions
- Ability to work within the framework of policies and procedures of a large organisation while also taking personal responsibility for services and innovation
People Development
Essential
- Ability to teach and train, using a variety of multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings
Equality and Diversity
Essential
- Understanding of Equality, diversity and inclusion within clinical practice and department.
Communication
Essential
- oExperience with communicating with and managing angry and frustrated patients
- oExperience with communicating confidently offering a psychological perspective to a large multi-disciplinary team
- oEvidence of the ability to recognise the need for and seek appropriate advice
- oProven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of professionals
- oProven ability to communicate using a variety of methods to a range of professionals
Personal
Essential
- Ability to maintain sustained and high levels of physical, mental and emotional effort in terms of concentration, meeting deadlines, coping with unpredictable work patterns or interruptions and clinical or other demands.
- Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues in Multi-disciplinary settings.
- Ability to organise own work within competing demands.
- Ability to work well with vulnerable populations.
- Ability to respond to changing service needs with flexibility and Innovation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
